Course Code: REL-RCC-ICD10-DC-B06
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2030
Learning Objectives:
Assign ICD-10-CM codes from Chapter 6, Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99) and to common conditions and disorders treated in the neurology setting.
Recall the commonly used codes related to neurology services from Chapter 21, Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services.
Apply guidelines and chapter-level instructional notes to coding common neurologic conditions and disorders.
Identify neurologic codes that affect risk adjustment (RA).
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Background: Neurology
Nervous System Anatomy and Physiology
Review
Section 3: Nervous System Diseases
Diseases of the Nervous System
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Coding: Cerebrovascular Disorders and Sequelae
Review
Section 4: Parkinson's, MS, Alzheimer's, and Dementia
Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis
Coding: Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis
Alzheimer's and Other Dementia
Coding: Alzheimer's and Other Dementia
Review
Section 5: Epilepsy, Seizures, and Headaches
Epilepsy and Seizures
Coding: Epilepsy and Seizures
Headaches
Coding: Headaches
Review
Section 6: Sleep and Nerve Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Coding: Sleep Disorders
Nerve Disorders
Coding: Nerve Disorders
Review
Section 7: Cerebral Palsy and Pain
Cerebral Palsy and Paralytic Syndromes
Coding: Cerebral Palsy and Paralytic Syndromes
Pain
Coding: Pain
Review
Section 8: Chapter 21: Applicable Z Codes
Chapter 21: Applicable Z Codes for Neurology
Coding Practice
Review
Section 9: Risk Adjustment Coding and Documentation
Risk Adjustment and Neurology
HCCs and Neurologic Conditions
MEAT Documentation Required to Support HCC Coding
Documenting Neurology Diagnoses
Proper HCC Documentation
Example: Impact of Documentation with MEAT on HCCs
Section 10: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor(s)
Resources
References
Exam and BrainSparks
Writer: Sarah A. Serling, CCS, CPC, COC, CRC, CCS-P, CEMC, CPC-I, ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
Sarah is a Subject Matter Expert/Writer for Relias's Revenue Cycle and Coding online education. Sarah is credentialed by AHIMA as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCS-P), as well as an approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. She is also credentialed by AAPC as a Certified Professional Coding Instructor (CPC-I), a certified professional coder (CPC), a certified outpatient hospital coder (COC), and a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), with specialty certification in Evaluation and Management Services (CEMC). Sarah extensive experience in both professional and facility ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding, education, auditing, and revenue cycle management. She has clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Medical Assistant (MA) and has served as Director of Physician Billing and Reimbursement for a regional health system, Manager of Coding and Compliance for a hospital and cancer center, and Business Manager of Physician Practices at a teaching hospital, as well as a coding auditor and consultant. Sarah has also authored several coding textbooks, and other instructional resources.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.